2026 Best Secondary Schools in Maidstone Area

Maidstone secondary schools offer extensive choice across Kent's county town, including 3 selective grammar schools for boys and girls. Invicta Grammar School, Sutton Valence School, and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls are among the top-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 48 compared to England's 39. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.8/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 15 schools serving Maidstone, families across Bearsted, Allington, Penenden Heath, and the town centre have access to both highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.